Members are reminded that the closing date for renewing their membership is 30th June.

If you would like to renew using the new online payment system, please email membership@dellangling.co.uk and I will set up an account which will enable you to pay by PayPal or debit/credit card.

For those members wishing to collect their membership pack from the Dell, Saturday 18^th June, between 9am and 11am, please ensure payment is received no later than 17^th June.

Please note, I will not be accepting payments on collection morning unless previously arranged.

Any membership packs not collected will be posted the following week.

Packs for members who enclosed a SAE with their renewal will be posted this week.

Work will commence on the long platform (pegs 17, 18, 19) this Saturday 14th.

Please be aware that apart from the noise, access to the high bank (pegs 16 to 26) will be restricted/obstructed. If you are planning to fish you may want to consider using other areas of the lake.

The lake will be closed for fishing for the duration of the work party on the dates below.

Saturday 30th April 2022

Sunday 8th May 2022

Pegs 17, 18 and 19 (long platform) will be closed with immediate effect for essential repairs.

Work will commence tomorrow and we are unable to give a timeframe for reopening/completion at this time.

Following the vote at the AGM we are banning the use of floating baits fished on the surface of the Dell. The rule book is in the process of being updated and notices will be posted in shortly.

Members attending the AGM are reminded that they are required to bring their membership card.

The lake is now open.

The tree has been made safe and the remainder will be moved by the land agent’s contractors in due course. The fencing by the disabled gate has been temporarily secured back into position.

Huge thanks to the members who gave up their morning to come and help Tony, Ray, Alan and myself. We really appreciate your hard work Brian Garratt, Bill Francis, Peter Norris and John Hudson.

Due to extensive damage caused by the storm, the Committee has taken the decision to temporarily close the lake to members until the area can be made safe.

We have our first meeting in nearly two years tomorrow (Tuesday 4th January), 8pm at Plumstead Common Working Men’s Club on Kirkham Street. We are meeting in the upstairs hall. Please take a lateral flow test beforehand and you will be required to wear a face mask whilst in the hall. We look forward to seeing you all.

Dear Members

The last 22 months have been difficult as Covid restrictions initially prevented meetings and we have struggled to find a hall, as many have stopped taking bookings. I am pleased to announce that we have been offered the chance to return to the Plumstead Common Working Men’s Club (PCWMC) and use the upstairs hall on the first Tuesday of each month; unfortunately, this does mean that members must be able to climb the stairs as there is no lift.

We will recommence meetings from Tuesday 4^th January 2022 in the upstairs hall at 8pm and then the first Tuesday each month thereafter. Meetings will obviously have to comply with any Covid restrictions (such as wearing masks and social distancing) and we strongly recommend that members are fully vaccinated and take lateral flow tests before attending.

We will hold the AGM on Tuesday 5^th April 2022 at PCWMC at 8pm. Proposals for any changes to the constitution, rules or committee must be submitted to the Secretary in writing no later than Tuesday 25^th January 2022. Any proposals made prior to this notice will not be considered unless they are resubmitted giving reference to the relevant section of the constitution.

The situation with the Covid pandemic remains fluid and we may be subject to further restrictions at short notice. Any changes to the above arrangements will be notified by posting on the website and Facebook and we strongly advise members to check these for the latest information before attending.

Finally, may I wish you all a very merry Christmas, a happy and prosperous New Year, and tight lines for 2022.

Alan Smith
Chair